Czechs have “a special feeling” for Israel
Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas entertained Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu and seven cabinet ministers in Prague. Mr Necas said, “We’ve got a full understanding of Israel’s situation as a small, democratic country in a very dangerous region with very dangerous neighbours”.
US learned about homeland security from Israel
At the Motorola-Israel conference, former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice described the events of 9/11 that convinced the US that it significantly needed to ramp up security. The US government turned to Israel, and companies like Motorola, for help.
Israel and Japan mark 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Annual bilateral trade totals $3.3 billion. Scientific and technological ties are strengthening, as is the cultural relationship. Japan also supports the Peace Corridor project, which entails the establishment of an agro-industrial park near the city of Jericho.
UN and Israel sign aid agreement
The Memorandum of Understanding between Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation, (MASHAV) and the UN Industrial Development Organization recognises Israel's abilities and contributions to the world. It will increase cooperation in food security, water management, women empowerment and industrial development in developing countries.
Arab-Israeli swimmer to represent Israel in Europe
Arab-Israeli swimmer Jowan Qupty will represent Israel at 100m breaststroke at the European Swimming Championship in Hungary in June.
Israeli police rescue dogs smuggled to Jericho
Judea and Samaria Police officers backed by IDF, and Border Guard forces, raided an Arab gang's hideout in a search for stolen Israeli dogs. Despite Palestinian Arabs pelting police with stones and Molotov cocktails, the dogs were eventually reunited with their relieved owners.
The technological power of women
"TechCamp Tel Aviv", held at Kfar Maccabiah, brought Jewish-Israeli and Arab-Israeli civil society organizations together under the theme of women's empowerment with the focus on education and entrepreneurship.
Everyone in the race for breast cancer cure
The parks and streets of Jerusalem were full of Jews and Arabs united in one cause – raising money and awareness for the treatment of breast cancer. The second Komen Race for the Cure was led by Jerusalem’s Mayor Barkat, US Ambassador Dan Shapiro and Senator Joe Lieberman and their wives, of course.
Europe Day at the Hebrew U
The Hebrew University in Jerusalem hosted 12 European Ambassadors on 8th May to mark Europe Day, an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe.
Israel to build agricultural village in South Sudan
Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon met with South Sudan’s Minister of Agriculture, Betty Ogwaro at Agritech 2012 in Tel Aviv. Together they decided to promote the establishment of an agricultural village in South Sudan which will be constructed based on Israeli methods and technologies and will serve as a model for other villages in the future.